Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Transport Moves On
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Roman Fortress
- Teaching the Poor
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Our Lady's Row
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Medieval Minster
- St Crux's Church
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Silver Strap Ends